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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-21
THE PATENT OFFICE.
Figures From the Commissioners
Annual ReDOrt,

Figures From the Commissioners
Annual Report.
Benton j. Hall, the Commissioner Of
Patents, in his annual report, just published,
says that the number of applications for
patents of all kinds received during the past
fiscal year was 40,G1S,o or an average of over
5000 per month, or 4,50o for each period of
six weeks.
The number Of patents granted during the
year, including reissues ard designs, was 2l,
732: number OF trade marks registered, 1,101;
number ol labels registered, 5S4; number of
patents expired, II, 1872 The receipts of the
total expenditures, 1881 ,G44; surplus, $685.
4ol: cash in Treasury June 81, 1856, S5,OOO,-
OJO
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Foreign.

Apv1cEs from st. John, N B., say that
the Canadian cruiser Intrepid captured an
American schooner fishing within the three
mile limit, off Campobello, N. B., and tooH
her into port.
A NEW Cabinet has been formed IN Bull
garia, with NJ. Stambuloff as Prime Minis
ter.
A HEAVY gale has caused many shipping
casualties alone the British coast.
american-have been seized so far by the
United States authorities for unlawful seal
ing in Alaskan waters.
WHILE big gun was being cast in the
Vicker's foundry at Sheffield, England, an
explosion occurred, by which five men were
killed outright, and many injured, of whom
three have since died.
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A SEPTEMBER GALE.
Terrific Storms i'm New York
State and Ohio.
Some Fatalities and Heavy Dam
age to Property.

A heavy September gale throughout New
York State and portions of Ohio has re-
fulted in some fatalities and great damage to
buildings and crops At Worcester N. Y,
Amos Cornell was lifted off his feet by the
wind, thrown against barrel twenty-five
feet distant and instantly killed. Two other
men were severely hurt and four houses and
barns destroyed. The crops suffered greatly
At Binghamton the tornado lasted only
short time. but its effects were quite serious.
Trees and chimneys were blown down all over
the city, and at the Asylum for the Chronic
Insane new building in the course of erec-
tion was damaged by the wind to the extent
of several hundred dollars.
The country near Norwich, N. Y. was raw
aged by the storm. Its track was about
mile wide. Many apple trees were blown
down and nu merous hop fields were devasta-
ted. One house was carried bodily into the
street and several barns were overturned. A
house was unroofed and many chimneys were
blown down. During the storm q large
barn in North Norwich, belonging to Isaac
Perlee, was struck by lightning and con-
sumed, with its contents. A barn at Sher-
burne, owned by Mr.. Smith was also struck
by lightning aud burned. The gale was the
for several years.
Saratoga Springs was also ravaged by the
gale. In the northeastern portion of the
village the hailstones were the size Of peas,
but on their northward journey they in
creased to the size of hens eggs. Several
pieces picked up in front of the Arcade Build
ing measured 111% inches. All standing
crops in the track of the storm were ruined,
the loss in buckwheat being the heaviest
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South and West.

THE Richmond Paper Company, Of Provi-
dence, r. l., has suspended Liabilities,
S5O0,000.
SHERIFF MULvENoN, Of Arizona, was killed
in a fight with outlaws Five deputies with
him were wounded, and number of the out
laws killed.
FOREST fires in Michigan have done i'm
mense damage to standing timber.
THE lawyersin Chicago employed by the
imprisoned Anarchists and boodlers claim
that the Illinois conspiracy statute is illegal
and are trying to get their clients out OF jail,
ON this lea.
FRANK ROLLINS, aged seventeen, stabbed
and killel Frank WHAT, aged nineteen, at
Columbus, Kan, on Sunday afternoon. The
murder occurred at a Sunday y-school, and
was the result of "a quarrel between the young
men brought about by each cutting OIL the
others muStache.
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W0MAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
Hard on Pa.

Hc-"Then you love me9"
She-"I do"
He-"And may speak to your pa9"
She-"No. Speak to ma. Pa amt
anybody in this house. ."-Boston Courier.
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FEDERAL FINANCES.
The National Debt Statement for
Last Month.

During August 81, ,sO9, ATS Of the public debt
was paid of, making for the two months OF
the new fiscal year a reduction Of SO, ,654, $40.
The debt now consists Of Sl,662, $685.
267.63 principal, and sl1,S76, ,54S.O1 in
terest, making a total Of s1,674 ,0S1,
S15.6l, against which there Is in the Treas
ury available cash to the amount OF S259,
546 $40. The following statement shows the
assets and Liabilities of the Treasury from the
latest returns received from the several as
sistant treasurers, mints and assay offices OF
the United States and national bank deposi-
tories:
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Result of the Tornado in Ohio.

The tornado which visited Toledo, Ohio,
and vicinity originated in Southern Michigan.
It first struck Sylvania, a village ten miles
north of Toledo blowing down two gn5 well
derricks and wrenching boiler from its brick
foundation. Three horses in a wooded pasture
were killed by falling trees. All tall trees
were levelled, but the lower ones were spared.
One farmer had fifty acres of fine timber all
blown down. A brick schoolhouse at
Niche was destroyed. The track Of
the tornado was south by east along
the line of the Toledo and Ohio Cen
tral road. The track Of the storm can be
followed as far as the eye can reach. 1t is
from one to two hundred yards wide. No
fences or small trees are standing in this
track. Corn is scattered and houses and
barns are unroofed for miles. At Waterville
and other villages to the southwark much
damage was done, and the total damage will
amount to many thousands of dollars.
The total loss to the new insane asylum at
Toledo is 5000. DR.. Embury, the assistant
superintendent Of the asylum, was driving
into the grounds at the time, his wife and
little daughter being with him. The buggy
was overturned and all three were thrown
out The doctor held on to the horse,
which, with the vehicle, was lifted
and carried several rolls His wife and child
were carried over hundred feetand dropped
into ditch in two feet Of water, from which
they were rescued. None of them were
hurt. A Wabash train passed through the
center of the tornado, and the smokestack Of
the locomotive was carried off,
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Balance. ........''''..' P'A'0i
Gold coin and bullion in the Treasury ,S2Sl, :
6SO,4l1; silver dollars and bullion, S2lS, l4O.-
22S; legal tenders, SIS, 252, TIT; gold certili-
Gates, SIS, ,OO3, ,557; silver certificates, Sl47,-
755, ,967, and currency, 7,3GO, 600.
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Certificates on depssit S7,550,00O
Less amount on hand 100000
Public Debt and Interest.

L
Interest due and unpaid. .......-. ,9S3
Accrued interest. st................. ?13I6oI
Matnred debt. bt................ 4,397,7l5
Interest on matured debt. ........ lS6,95l
inSerefS per Department psat c Circular No. 90 l. o2so
Debt bearing no interest. .....:. Dol
Interest on Pacific Railroad bonds
due and unpaid aid................ lo,413
Accrued interest on Pacific Rail- ~
road bonds. s.................... o4o,Soo
Reserve for redemption of United
Sssses no'ss, ao's .. 100 w 1oo,ooo,ooo
Fund held for redemption Of
notes of national banks, failed"
cireulations % ...... ....... 1O3951 sos
Five per cent fund for redemption ,
of national bank notcs...."..... o,Ui2,ooa
Post Office Department account. 4,N5, !5e
Disbursing officers balances.... 3s, 1854
otass.afaSsa tona! banHs as's on @ w 1,7s54ss
Currency and minor coin redemp- ,oo
tion account. t.................. 4oo
Fractional silver coin redemption ,-oo
account. .................... 7'ooo
Redemption and exchange ac- -, ooz
count. .........; 1A''oo"
Treasurer's transfer checks and ~
drafts outstanding. ............ o,oa
Treasurer United States agent
for paying interest on District o,o
of Columbia bonds. ............ lo,o4o
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Liabilities.

Silver certificates. /. .$153, ,873, 1913
Less amount on hand 1896, TAB
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Obituary.

The following from the Middletown, N. Y,
Herald will interest friends of the deceased
young lady in this city:
The death of Miss Jennie Platner daughter of
Mr. Hiram Platner of the New York hat works,
which was not unexpected, occurred this morning,
December 2, about O'Clock at her home on Han
ford street. The deceased, who was about twenty
eight years of age, has been in failing health for
the past year two, but had only been confined to
her bed for about a wesk. She was O young lady
Of many excellent qualities, and her amiability
won her many friends who will learn of her death
with sorrow. She is survived by her father and
mother and one younger sister, who have the sym
rathy of the community in their bereavement
The remains of the young lady will be taken to
Prattsve, Greene county, for interment, where the
family formerly lived. service will be held at
the house in this village Sunday afternoon at 8
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Tomorrow afternoon, from 8 until z
o'clock, there will be a dolls sale at SO Elm
street, to which everyone is invited. The
sale is given by the managers of the Moth
ers' Aid society, including the Leila Day
nursery. There viii be lots of dolls on hand,
so that everyone can get one to suit. There
will be those dressed ia costumes of every
nation, with bedsteads and furniture. Don't
fail to attend this unique sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Wedncsday, December Z, 1857.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NEW ADVEhxAoEMnN40 AO-OA4-
Bakers Great American Specihc-At Druggists.
Bazaar-First M. E. Church.
Cheap AS Ever-D. M. WEIGH & Son.
California Raisins-J. D. Dewell & Co.
Can 1t Be Done-R. w. Mills.
Closing Sale-At Lewis
Election-New Haven County National Bank.
Estimates For 1s68-Bernard j. Stanley.
For ent-Manufactory-E. B. Bowditch.
Heavy Silk Mufflers-Mendel & Freedman.
Holiday Goods-Wilcox & Co.
Holiday Goods-Brooks & Co.
Immense Bargains-Mendel & Freedman.
Ladies Heavy Cloth Skrts-Mendel & Freedman.
Magnificent Display-N. w. w. Hine.
Overcoats-Hub Clothing House.
Scotch Oats Essence-At Druggists.
Something to Wear-C. E. Longley & Co.
The Greatest Bargains -Misfit Clothing ParlorS.
Under the Gasight-Grand Opera House.
Wanted Girl-19 Home Place.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

The managers of the Mothers Aid society,
including the Leila Day nursery, will hold 8
dolls sale at SO Elm street on Thursday,
December 8, from until o'clock. There
will be dolls of all kinds and in costumes OF
every nation. Also dolls bedsteads and
furniture. All are cordially invited to at
4onh dR 81
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A Runaway.

One of Eli Mix's ice wagons was left stand
ing on State street yesterday morning. The
horses attached became frightened and start
ed on run up State street. In their course
they narrowly escaped a collision with several
teams. People looking on as they passed the
corner of Elm expected every second to wit
ness some appalling crash, but the team
passed on and out of sight with nobody
killed
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
See the new goods at Dorman's.
Elegant Christmas cards at Northrop's.
Mr. Wilson Waddingham has returned
from the West.
Ex-senator Carlos Smith has nearly recov-
cred from his illness.
Rev. L. w. Bacon, late of Savannah, Ga,
arrived in this city yesterday.
The old State House, hundreds calculated
last night, ''Ah, there stay there"
The "Matchless" Ives & Pond pianos. For
particulars address L. Barker & Co.. Hartford,
Conn.
Frank Sloat, jr., son of Gen. Sloat, left
yesterday for Titusville, Florida, where he
will spend the winter.
The old officers of the Camera club have
been reelected. The clubs membership has
neary trebled in the past year.
The Adelphi Literary association will cele-
brate its 10th birthday anniversary on Feb
ruary IS with social at Loomis'.
The man killed near Warehouse Point by
the cars Monday was John F. Reavey, of
Springfield, well known Red Man of that
city.
are interested with her in the coming Grand
Army fair to meet this afternoon at the par
lors of the New Haven House at o'clock.
A very interesting reception was given
yestsrday afternoon at room Orchard street
school, Miss L. v Southwick teacher. There
was q large attendance of parents and Other
friends.
rT1I, Nh To how haa
given this week by Wilson Waddingham al
his West Haven residence has been postponed
on account Of the illness of one of the pro-
posed guests.
The ladies of Christ church will hold {
sale of useful and fancy articles Thursday
afternoon and evening, December 8, in Trim
ity building, Temple street. A supper will
BIS served from to O'Clock for 20 cents.
John Ryder has sold 20 feet front of lane
on West Water street to Jabez A. Bostwiek
who wants it, it is supposed, together with
what he has already purchased for Derb!
depot site. The deed was recorded yesterday
At the meeting of the New Haven auxil-
larry of the McAll mission yesterday afternoon
in the chapel of the Center church, Professor
Charles Ciouet, who has been associated with
Rev Mr.. McAll of Paris, spoke in behalf Of
the mission.
Prof. Louis Bail arrived in this city yes
terday accompanied by his daughter, Mrs
Eddowes. They purpose remaining q shor
time visiting old friends. The professor il
looking remarkably we'll and states that hi
never was in better health.
LOckjaH the Cause.
Charles j. Baldwin, of old Milford, lost I
horse Yesterday which was valued at 5000
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

At a meeting of Nathan Hale camp, Sons
of Veterans, last night the following officers
were elected: Captain, F. J. Allard; first
lieutenant, E. g. Schlachter; second lieuten-
ant, 9. N. Jones; camp council, B. Fl. Wad-
ding, G. E. Lapham, W. 6. Bradley; dele
gate to the division encampment, B. b.
Wadding; alternate, A. E. Sincor.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Seldom have the people of this city had
embroidery as is being shown by the propris-
tor of the Domestic sewing machine office.
The beautiful work consists of curtains, por-
there's, banners, screens and various fancy
articles, executed in silk, satin and plush
with chenille, arrasene, tinsel, ETC. Particu-
the Roman lady and dogs heads. The pieces
were all done by the Domestic machine,
and experienced operators are in attendance
to show how the work is DONE You are cor
daily invited to join the crowds who are fill
ing the store daily to examine this elegant
work. N. w. HINE,
706 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
END OF THE FAIR.

Unity COmmandery Gives a Most Sue.
cessfu1 Fair Lasting Ten Nights.
The fair which has been given by Unity
commandery No. Q, at the old Union armOry,
came to an end last night after a successful
run of ten nights. Some of the prizes which
have been voted are as follows: Policeman's
badge, to Captain Smith, Officer Donnegan
being second in the race; Red. Mans rig, to
F. T. Munsurg; tomahawk, to ]. Waterman;
desk, Frank Brown; silk hat. W. s. Kinney;
ring, j. D. Dewell; Knights badge, w. E.
Spencer; o. q. A. N. regalia, Q. N. Chap
pell.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Special Features a BOwman,s.

The beautiful photograph gallery of Mr..
Bowman. was never more attractive in its
equipment or more finely stocked with charm
ing frames for cabinet photographs, all spec
tally designed and artistic, making beautiful
Christmas gifts, and the prices are marked SO
low that the sale is lively. The supply is re-
markably fine and the prices remarkably
low. The demand for Bowman's unrivalled
Photographic work shows a continued high
appreciation of artistic work. His pictures
are gems. Mr.. Bowman is receiving many
orders for crayons and water colors designed
for Christmas gifts. He has just finished a
most admirable crayon, for Mrs. Trowbridge
OF Elm street, of Henry Trowbridge, founder
of the noted house of 81. Trowbridoe,s Sons.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
For Nearly rem mont1,s

The Misft Parlors, 781 Chapel street, have
been open to the public. The general YER
dict is that goods are sold there as repre-
sented. There is no store in the city that
can approach them in low prices and elegant
custom made clothing. Splendid oyercoats,
stylish, best quality and durable, almost given
away.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Every OVercOat in our

Every OVercOat i'm our
Mems, Youths, Boys
and Children's depart
ments has been marked
down to close them out
We have had q rafting
OvercOat sale through
the months of October
and November. and
this month we propose
to clear our counters of
every heaVygarment ON
them. This morning
we open fire ON several
hundred splendid Win
ter OVercO8ts of plain
and Fur Beavers, Ker-
seys, MeItOns, CASH
meres, Heavy DiagOn.
ais and Chinchillas.
Some of these garments
are Satin-Iinod through
out, most of them have
silk sleeve Innings.
Among this dispIayare
as fine OVercOats as we
ever offered our trade,
coats that sold freely
at rs. IS, 30, 23, 25, 2S,
30 and ga. Every one
of these coats havebeen
marked down from So
to S5 each. Our entire
stock i'm Boys and Chill.
dren's department has
received the samefrGRt
ment as the Men's-.-..
every garment marked
down. We make a
grand lnark-dOVVn sale
at close OF each seasons
business. and thepuDlfc
know that when we
say we have marked
our goods down, that
it means business every
time. Our entire stock
of Mems Heavy listers,
Refers and Vests, and
ALI cold weather gar.
ments marked down to
close. First to come
will be sure of finding
their size. We wish to
call special attention
to our plain heavy Over
coats marked down TO
5, 6, 9 and $40. Also
Boys and Chfldren's
OvercOats, marked
down to 3, a, S, 6 and
81. Everyone of them
are bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Cam 1t re none4

Can R. W. Mills, the Peoples grocer, 382
State street, sell fine tea at 35c per pounds
We, who have used it, most decidedly say
eyes," and pronounce it as good as any 5Oc
OF Coo tea we ever bought. There are no
presents with the tea, but there is solid value
in it. By the way, the people are taking hold
of this tea. It looks as if the fact was fully
appreciated.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

TIE fellow who assaulted Officer Croker
early yesterday morning in Names restau-
rant has not yet been captured. The police are
at loss as to who threw the pitcher. Officer
Crocker was arresting James Kelleher, who
was fighting with several others.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
suhucrintion Ratea.

OAE YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $500;
THREE MoNTHs, $3.50; ONE MONTH, 90
oENra. ONE WEEK, IS CENTS; SINGLE
CorIEs, GENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

There is nothing better for holiday pres
emit than silk umbrella, unless it be a
satchel or q fur muh and boa, plush gar
ment or good hat. Brooks & Co., Chapel
cor. State, have all you can desire in these
goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
The Greatesr Bargains.

$50 pairs of fine imported corkscrew pants
TO be sold at 81 pair at New York Misfit
Clothing parlors, 7s1 Chapel street. diff
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. a, m, Dec. z, 1887.
For New England and Eastern New York.
Slightly warmer fair weather, light to fresh winds
becoming southerly.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

No lady should live in perpetual fear, and
suffer from the more serious troubles that SO
often appear, when DR.. Kilmer's Complete
Female Remedy is certain to prevent and
cure tumor and cancer there.
Sold and recommended by Wells & Cal
houn, wholesale agents, New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Immense Bargains In Dress Trim.
mings at Mendel & Freedman,s, 772
Chapel Street.
Braid sets, all shades, worth $3.50, our
price 75c.
Bead ornaments, worth 81, at Zoe. Bead
ornaments, worth 81 So at 4Sc
Braid gimps, worth 81, at 300. yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
FANCY GROCERIES.
SEASONABLE AND DESIRA BILE ARTICLE

SEASONABLE AND DESIRABLE ARTICLES,
Table Raisins, New Paper Shell Almonds,
Pulled Figs, Shelled Almonds for Sailing,
French Prunes, Citron, Orange and Lemon
Stuffed Prunes, Peel,
Brie and Camembert Cheese,
Fruits Glace in cartons,
Florida Oranges,
Rowntree's English Chocolates,
Florida Tanjarines.
Imported Biscuits.
Peaches and Figs in Brandy,
Canned Plum Pudding,
Green Turtle and Terrapin Soup.
Finest Olive Oil,
Bent's Water Crackers,
Canton Ginger,
Perry's Vegetables in glass,
Fruit Cake in tins,
Queen and Crescent
[O1ives.
Imported Sauces and Condiments.
Champagnes, Clarets, Wines.
EDW. E. HALL & SON,
ITO Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
mendel & Freedman

mendeI &c Freedman's
Ladies' heavy cloth skirts, worth 81, at 48e.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07
Magnificent Display!

Elegant cut steel dress buttons, worth 25c,
at Sc dozen.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Mendel & Freedman's. 772 Chapel
| Street.
Heavy silk mufders, worth 81. so, at 75c.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Not Caught Vet.

Charles J. Baldwin, of old Milford, lost a
horse yesterday which was valued at 5000.
The animal was afflicted with lockjaw
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

Take D. K. and be o. K. See ad. m7tf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

For removal of State House,
First proposition) ..--...
For repair OF State House,
Second proposition). 49,.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-07

1 8 10 IL IL Total
ass SOB aas-s71s
s7s 47s 4s4 6o ssa 1866 s5a SOB 4al 1865 aso-4so
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10 winch we cordially INVITE the inspection
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